of mid size businesses turning over £10m- £100m are located outside London

£400b

is what MSBs will contribute to the economy by 2020

£37.2b

is the value of MSB export

Performing

MSBs outperform the market on job growth, productivity and investment in innovation

Growing

The number of MSBs is increasing, while small and large businesses are in decline

What We Do

MSBLeaders develop and deliver resources for directors of mid size businesses, to help them improve performance and contribute more effectively. We lead research to inform and underpin these resources, while providing a range of services to support MSB directors in their roles.

Why we exist

Our mission is to increase the economic impact and value of MSB directors, driving sustainable and conscientious business growth.

Our ambition

Our legacy will be to positively impact the UK's economy, reputation and peoples’ prosperity - at a national and regional level.

What problem are we solving?

Board practices and director competency lie at the core of business performance. Yet directors of mid size businesses can’t go to one place for credible, practical support, whether ‘the basics’ or new and emerging issues. Nor can they access it in a user-friendly (digital) and affordable way.

Our solution?

We aggregate and simplify credible information about contemporary practices and issues for directors of mid size businesses. By 2020 our online platform will allow them to access it in a convenient, user-friendly way.

Who Are we helping?

The founders, owners, directors, NEDs and leaders of 170,000 mid size businesses, who now face an ever-increasing spectrum of new and emerging responsibilities.

And with 77% of mid size business located outside of London, this is a critical issue for regional economies.

We are undertaking an unprecedented national survey of UK Mid Size Business Leaders’ priorities, preferences and support needs. Results will be used to develop much needed resources for them to grow - fuelling the UK economy.

First of its kind

The MSB Leadership Study will produce unprecedented data and unparalleled intelligence about this under-served category. But we can't do it alone. To have your say and gain access to the report, follow the link below.

Roadmap for support

For the first time, the MSB landscape will be greater understood at both a regional and national level, revealing mid size business leaders’ practices, priorities, needs, wants and capabilities. We will use this evidence to develop much needed resources.

Independent evidence

Without bias, conflict or agenda the study will be undertaken by Salford Business School. Our research is comprised of a short survey and in-depth qualitative deep dives. Be heard and contribute below.